Reunite with family

Carlina Here Start Date: Sep 7, 2023 - End Date: Jan 6, 2024
  • Cultural Exchange
  • Professional Development
  • Vacation/Personal Trip
  • Texas, United States of America
  • Trinidad and Tobago

My Travel Story

by: Carlina Here Start Date: Sep 7, 2023 - End Date: Jan 6, 2024
  • Cultural Exchange
  • Professional Development
  • Vacation/Personal Trip


I write to you today to seek your help on a journey that will not only benefit me personally and professionally, but also create ripples of positive change within our community. I am raising funds to travel and reconnect with my family, a journey that will significantly impact my education, career, and personal growth.

Firstly, I am passionate about this project because it involves my roots - my family. My family resides in a small town in the heart of trinidad, a place filled with culture, warmth, and profound life lessons. I have always believed that understanding our roots paves the way for a more grounded and compassionate perspective of the world. It is this perspective that I crave to integrate into my education and future career, making this journey an invaluable part of my learning process.

The destination, my family's hometown, is not just a place on a map for me, it represents heritage, tradition, and countless untold stories that have shaped me. The rich history, vibrant community, and the humble lifestyle of this small town have always intrigued me and inspired my passion for community service and social justice. This journey is an opportunity to deepen this understanding, to learn from my family’s experiences, and to bring these valuable lessons back to my own community.

This journey is meaningful for me on so many levels. It is a journey of self-discovery, of understanding my roots and my identity. It is about reconnecting with my family, understanding their struggles, their triumphs, and their wisdom. This journey is a bridge connecting my past, present, and future, making it a crucial step in my personal and professional development.

But beyond personal growth, this journey also holds the promise of community impact. By understanding the challenges and strengths of another community, I aim to bring back innovative ideas for community development to my own local community. I aspire to utilize the knowledge and experiences gained from this journey to initiate projects that address our local issues, thus making a difference in our shared lives.

In the grand scheme of things, this journey represents more than just a visit to my family. It stands as an opportunity for cultural exchange, personal growth, and community development. Your generous donation will not only enable me to undertake this journey but also contribute to the betterment of our community.

I am requesting your support because I genuinely believe in the transformative power of such experiences. I am passionate about harnessing this opportunity to enrich my education, foster my career development,
  • Texas, United States of America
  • Trinidad and Tobago